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  • Several Regions have held meetups already, but others are being planned or are evaluating the interest. The Ontario GTA West area meetup is planned for Saturday April 26th at Greasemonkeys shop in Aylmer Ontario. If you are interested and haven’t signed up yet, click here! Arbutus has also explored interest in a Fraser Valley meetup but it seems members either missed his thread or had other plans. Let him know if you are interested in a meetup later in the year by posting here! Slowpoke is trying to pull together an Ottawa area meetup later this summer. No date has been selected yet, so let him know if you are interested here! We are not aware of any other meetups being planned this year. If you are interested in doing something in your area, let everyone know and make it happen! Meetups are a great way to make new machining friends and get hands on help in your area. Don’t be shy, sign up and come, or plan your own meetup!

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    Bed Grind-Harrison Lathe

    Hi, I have an older Harrison L5 that had the gap bed section missing. I was able to source a replacement gap. Is there anyone in Calgary (or Alberta) that can do a re-grind, provided the gap fits somewhat close? Thanks
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    Mill Spindle Cleanup

    Hi, I have my RF45 clone apart currently, and thought it might be a good time to address the interior of the R8 spindle; there’s some markings and rough spots on the interior. What are some options for cleaning this up? (Have a small video, but can’t seem to post). Thanks.
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    Force RF45 Clone Parts

    Hi, Is there a business in Calgary, or an online site for ordering replacement parts? I’ve got a leaky sight glass, and I might take a look at replacing seals & bearings while I have it open. The machine itself is: FRV30-200 ANH ZAY7045L Thanks.
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    Tilt-deck trailer for rent?

    Anyone have have a tilt-deck trailer they’d rent? I’m in Airdrie, and need to move a lathe (1500lbs) & mill(800lbs) from Red Deer. I’d entertain other options as well. Thanks.
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    New-ish Guy-Airdrie

    Hi, I actually registered for the forum a couple years ago, but just getting around to doing some metal work on my lathe; a Myford Super 7. I’ve mostly been doing some musical instrument refurbishment & turning/milling with it, slowly building some competency with the machine, and hope to do...
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    WTB-7-10in Metal Lathe

    Looking to buy a smaller metal lathe; 7-10in x 14+ bed. Myford 7, Atlas or Southbend of similar size.
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    Shipping Lathe

    Anyone had experience shipping a smaller lathe from Ont to Ab? I’ve located a SB 9; what carrier did you use, and what was the cost?
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    Hi from Airdrie, AB

    I’m a musician and amateur instrument builder, and my interest in pipemaking has me on the hunt for a small metal lathe. I’m also looking to expand my limited knowledge in machining, the Forum looks to be a great resource.
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